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What pathologic features are frequently associated with MSI-H colorectal cancers? What are the NCCN guidelines for Lynch syndrome screening in patients with colorectal cancer or endometrial cancer?

Scalp cooling has been shown to be somewhat effective in preventing chemotherapy-related alopecia. What do you recommend to your patients, especially women with breast cancer? Does your infusion center or chemotherapy unit allow or promote this? How many patients use this and what are the patient...

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Evaluate the appropriate work up and treatment for HPV-related head and neck cancer
Analyze the interpretation and limitations of p16 staining as a surrogate marker for HPV
Identify the work up and treatment for a head and neck cancer of unknown primary

In the spring of 2015, ASCO partnered with local organizers to hold its first two Cancer Control in Primary Care (CCPC) courses. One year later, follow-up surveys were sent to participants to assess the impact the course had on their practices.
The first CCPC was held in Bhopal, India in March 2015...

I'm just wondering if it is advisable for early career oncologist, and if they qualify, to be volunteers for one of the ASCO committee. Several committee seems interesting and I have yet to review the requirement but was hoping someone can share a personal input regarding the commitment required...